| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $236.38 | 5.714% | $249.8868 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.45 | 12.351% | $227.4546 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.67 | 13.608% | $46.2044 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.35 | 3.860% | $6.5951 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.49 | 13.512% | $202.6076 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.64 | 11.701% | $161.5643 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.85 | 10.599% | $58.4516 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.83 | $952.7644 | $952.76 | $952.75 | $952.90 | |